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The General Order is always:
......To manoeuver in a body and on the attack.
......To maintain strict but not pettifogging discipline.
......To keep the troops constantly at the ready.
......To employ the utmost vigilance on sentry go.
......To use the bayonet on every possible occasion.
And to follow up the enemy remorselessly until he is utterly destroyed.

- Lazare Carnot (1753-1823), French revolutionary, military strategist. (First Order of the Day, 2 Feb. 1794, to army commanders.)

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Today in Military History

April 23

1915:

VC won by L/Cpl Frederick Fisher, 13th Battalion, CEF, St Julien, Belgium (posthumous)

1918:

Captain E. Bamford, Royal Marine Light Infantry awarded the Victoria Cross

1918:

Sergeant N. A. Finch Royal Marine Artillery awarded the Victoria Cross

1918:

The raid on Zeebrugge

1939:

Following the end of the civil war in Spain The United States recognizes the Franco government.

1945:

Batlle of Delfzijl

1945:

DELFIJL POCKET, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 2 May 45)

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